A wise old theme song once sang a very real truth – sometimes you want to go where everybody knows your name. That welcoming community vibe is exactly what you'll find at new suburban coffee shop Ground New Farm. Not just that, there's also darn good coffee, delectable grab-and-go delights and clean treats to sate your sweet cravings. more

For many of us, the most important people in our lives include (in no particular order) our significant other, our immediate family and our barista. We depend mightily on coffee slingers – they handle us at our uncaffeinated worst, they listen while we air our latest grievances and (most importantly) they know our coffee order. Brisbane is bursting at the seams with excellent coffee spots from the homely and quaint cafes to the striking specialty outfits. As part of the EAT/drink Awards last year, we asked you what the best coffee spot in Brisbane was, and you responded with a host of selections that is a testament to our diverse scene. We’ve compiled a list of the top ten vote-getters, giving you a definitive selection of Brisbane’s best. more

For many of us coffee is an everyday essential that we often take for granted, along with clean clothes, showers, and a safe place to sleep at night. For Brisbane's homeless, these 'essentials' don't come by quite so easily. Since 2014, Orange Sky Laundry has been working hard to reconnect homeless Australians with the greater community, providing a free mobile laundry service and platform for conversations. As of this week, you can help this mission each day, just by grabbing a cup of joe. more

Sick of your local coffee joint burning the brew? Me too, buddy. Me too. Thankfully, one of Australia’s coffee juggernauts is showing us how a good cup of Joe should be brewed, with what is being described as a high coffee experience. From November, Merlo’s Coffee 3 Ways is offering everyone the chance to try a bean brewed using three different methods. more

Coffee cups aren’t like underwear; they don’t need changing every day. In fact, the folks at La Bontazza implore you to re-use your coffee cup as often as possible, which is why they came up with their own nifty design. more

We’ve all experienced a Goldilocks moment when our coffee has been too hot to sip or too cold to savour. Well, that’s a thing of the past thanks to a revolutionary new smart mug that ensures the temperature of your hot beverage is always just right. more

Whether you’ll be devouring your morning-after carb load with a splitting headache or will be looking to fuel up on nourishing meals before heading in to Splendour in the Grass, we’ve scouted some of the best venues in the region for your dining pleasure. more